Podcast appearances and mentions of Christopher Rivas

Welcome to Zen Commuter and day five of Tricycle Week! Today, we're exploring a challenge many meditators face—the uneasy relationship with the timer. Whether it's impatience, restlessness, or the feeling that the minutes are stretching endlessly, the ticking clock can sometimes feel like an obstacle rather than a guide. But what if we could change our perspective and learn to sit with that discomfort? In this episode, we'll discuss how to become more comfortable with the timer in meditation and what it reveals about our minds. Plus, we'll feature a reading of I Think the Clock Is Broken by Christopher Rivas, offering insights into time, presence, and the art of letting go. Let's learn to embrace the practice—one moment at a time. Topics Covered: Persistent Time Anxiety During Meditation: Despite years of practice, Rivas often experiences a nagging suspicion that his meditation timer has malfunctioned, leading to an urge to check the clock. This recurring doubt underscores a common struggle with time perception during meditation. ​ The Illusion of Control and Fear of Letting Go: Rivas identifies this anxiety as stemming from a deeper desire for control and a fear of uncertainty. He suggests that the discomfort with an indefinite meditation period reflects a broader discomfort with unpredictability in life. Societal Conditioning Linking Time to Productivity: He critiques societal norms that equate time with productivity, observing that this mindset can make stillness feel counterproductive. Rivas proposes that embracing meditation without strict time constraints can serve as an act of rebellion against this pervasive cultural narrative. ​   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Be a part of the show! Send me a message: speakpipe.com/zencommuter Email: thom@zencommuter.com Instagram: @thom_walters Twitter: @thom_walters Facebook: www.facebook.com/zencommuter Donate: Support the Podcast! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! zencommuter.com/review

Are we shaped more by nature or nurture? It's a question science has wrestled with for years. In todays bonus episode, yours truly, Christopher Rivas is on the The Story Collider Podcast, he is diving into family histories to uncover how the past continues to shape the present. Don't miss this powerful exploration of identity, legacy, and self-discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

In this electrifying conversation, Dellara breaks down how technology is a tool for liberation, the power of abundance over scarcity, and why confidence is the foundation for creating a better world. She dives into her book The Dreamer's Playbook, discussing strategies for hacking the education system, cultivating confidence, and using technology to amplify marginalized voices. Together, Dellara and Christopher Rivas explore the intersection of manifestation, purpose, and the radical act of dreaming beyond limitations.

Is who we are shaped more by nature or nurture? It's a question science has grappled with for years. In this week's episode, both of our storytellers dive into their family histories to explore how the people and experiences that came before them continue to shape who they are today. Part 1: As a teenager, Mark Pagan worries that having an old dad is affecting his social development. Part 2: Curious about his DNA, Christopher Rivas takes his father on a journey to the Dominican Republic to learn about his family history. Mark Pagán is an award-winning producer, writer, and editor for non-fiction podcasts and film. He is the creator and host of the critically acclaimed show Other Men Need Help. His work has been featured on Latino USA, Radiotopia, On the Media, 99 Percent Invisible, Code Switch, among others. His films and performances have been shown at dozens of festivals and shows worldwide including Slamdance Film Festival, Maryland Film Festival, RISK!, The Moth, and Story Collider. Mark's work has been nominated for a Peabody, has made The Atlantic, The New York Times, The New Yorker annual “best of” lists, and has been recognized by Vulture, TIME Magazine, CBC, Los Angeles Review of Books, and The Financial Times. Before working in digital media, Mark was a teacher, social worker, comedian, part-time mascot, and bboy. He currently lives in NYC with his wife and an emo pit bull named Soca. Christopher Rivas is quickly becoming one of the most sought after multi-hyphenates as an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. His book Brown Enough, explores what it means to be Brown in a Black/white world. The book is part memoir and part social commentary. He also hosts two podcast series with SiriusXM's Stitcher: Brown Enough, which explores the parallel themes of this book through interview-style episodes; and Rubirosa, a 10-episode documentary-style investigation of Porfirio Rubirosa, a Dominican diplomat, race car driver, soldier and polo player who is believed to be the inspiration for the famous character ‘James Bond'. On screen, Rivas is known for his work on the Fox series, Call Me Kat, opposite Mayim Bialik, Leslie Jordan, Kyla Pratt and Cheyenne Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wassup y'all - this is a little bonus in the feed today. I wanted to share that Brown Enough is officially out in paperback today! It now comes with and includes a study guide and the Enough Workbook  or as we call it - the field guide to enoughness. At a time when the stakes feel impossibly high, I'm reminded of the power of story to connect, heal, and inspire. My hope is that Brown Enough continues to be more than a book. I hope it becomes a tool, a mirror, a bridge—a way for us to see each other and ourselves more clearly. We need that clarity now more than ever.

Disco in the clubs... Panic in the streets! Jack and Corey are joined by actor/author/filmmaker Christopher Rivas to talk Spike Lee's sprawling serial killer drama SUMMER OF SAM (1999)! The three talk John Leguizamo, disco balls, winning your first race, talking dogs, Mira Sorvino, 70s nostalgia in the 90s, Spike Lee's best era, boners in movies, Adrien Brody's spiked hair, Jack's spiked hair, blackouts, the son of hope, lying about your height, scapegoats, great soundtracks, and SO much sex.Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what's in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodTwitter (X): twitter.com/cinemapossessedEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a great way to start off Tricycle week. Today I share a post with you about an unlikely meditator and how he came to appreciate his practice.   Join Me Tomorrow for a Live Meditation Talk on Insight Timer Live Insight Timer Event - Developing Compassion for Yourself and Others    Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: Get the Affirmate App for iPhone and Android (phone link only) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?           https://insighttimer.com/live/3a8a7009-e2e4-4d2b-90d8-64efe2b81118

What a great conversation and interview! Thank you Chris and Danny for being part of this episode! Continue striving in what you have set your hearts and minds to do for the kingdom of the Lord. Keep up the great work!  For more information of their organization, reach them at www.basketfuls.net or at servitude@basketfuls.net

Get ready to uncover a wealth of wisdom as we explore the profound value gathered from some of our guests this year on Live Through Love. In this special episode, we are going to highlight lessons from Tabitha Brown, Lewis Howes, Logan Gelbrich, Elec Simon, and Christopher Rivas. Ruben and friends discuss the importance of authenticity and overcoming self-doubt, the journey of viral success and the power of being true to oneself, this episode is a guide for overcoming self-doubt and finding personal clarity. They also touch on the importance of self-awareness for personal growth, overcoming mental health challenges, and cultivating self-love and authenticity. The dangers of comparison and the significance of consistently showing up, even on the hardest days, are core beliefs of every guest on how to best live through love. ----- In this episode, you will learn… Importance of consistency, authenticity, and listening to your inner voice for personal success. The role of self-awareness and personal growth in overcoming self-doubt and achieving goals. The power of a meaningful mission in driving your actions and decisions. Strategies to overcome mental health challenges and the significance of self-love and authenticity. The negative impact of comparison and the importance of embracing one's unique journey and "enoughness". ----- Follow Ruben on Instagram Watch and subscribe to Live Through Love on YouTube An Operation Podcast original in collaboration with Live Through Love Media

Exciting News! As they say, SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST and THIS IS THE LAST release and 95th episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast for 2023! ✨Do you feel like you are ENOUGH? We all have had experiences in our lifetime where we were not only told we are not ENOUGH but we also don't feel as if we fit in certain communities whether it be cultural, color, gender, race etc

Hola mi gente, welcome to the  “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I'm your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. This season of the Aguacate Chronicles proved that the “Avocado Moment”, “El Momento del Aguacate” is here to stay. Renata and I are grateful for you taking time out to learn about food and culture. The menu was fully loaded with delicious meals. What were your favorites? We want to hear from you. Send me your favorite recipe via the comments section, email, and DM's.  Don't forget to share these episodes on all your social media handles. Post it, tag me and of course #aguacatechronicles.  I couldn't do this without the support from Dios, mis Santos, ancestors, familia and friends. All the guests, Renata, Santiago and DJ Andre Jones. Gracias.  Before we get into the mangos y papayas, I wish you the listener a blessed holiday with your familia, friends and loved ones. Create beautiful memories with them and remember it's all about the Aguacate, Dimélo! Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Tune in next week. Aguacate!   Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward  CONNECT WITH CO-HOST Renata Sampaio - Renaissance Woman, IG - https://www.instagram.com/renatabhny/  NOTABLE MENTIONS Aguacate Chronicles, Renata Sampaio, Creatress Sarai Mora, Christopher Rivas, Brown Enough, Mango, Chili, Lemon, Papaya, Ham and Cheese, Tortellini, Ice Cream, Hass, Avocados, Aguacate, Platanos, Maduros, Verde, Plantains, Tostones, Plantain Chips, Ismael Rivera, Maelo, El Sonero Mayor, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Brasil, Brazil, Puerto Rico, El Barrio, New York, New Jersey, Miami, Hawaii, Los Angeles, California, Dominican Republic, Indigenous, Latina, Latino, Ancestors  ORIGINS, FUN FACTS AND VARIETIES Mango https://www.mango.org/blog-papaya-vs-mango/  https://www.mango.org/origin-stories/  https://www.mango.org/recipes/  Papaya https://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/papaya  https://www.frutas-hortalizas.com/Fruits/Origin-production-Papaya.html  https://foodprint.org/real-food/papayas/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Celebrate Father's Day with this special episode dedicated to remarkable fathers from all walks of life. Liz and Jamey reflect on fatherhood and guide us through a deep dive into the unforgettable narratives of past guests like Lil Rel Howery, Russell Dickerson, Eugenio Derbez, Giacomo Gianniotti, Sam Baldoni, Shaka Senghor, Kier Gaines, Ted & Jalen Bunch and others. Discover the profound influence of fathers everywhere in this powerful tribute that's sure to leave you with greater appreciation for the Dads in your life. Listen now and learn about: The importance of fatherhood The challenges and joys of raising children The different ways fathers can be present (or not) in their children's lives How to be a better father Sign up for the Man Enough newsletter to get full video episodes and positive masculinity news every Monday: http://manenough.com/newsletter The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company. Timecodes:  04:24 - SAM & JUSTIN BALDONI from 'Seeing Dad As Fully Human' (Man Enough Season 1) 13:02 - CHRISTOPHER RIVAS from 'Beyond The Echo Chamber' (Man Enough Season 2) 14:53 - GIACOMO GIANNIOTTI from 'Awareness is the Superpower' (Man Enough Season 1) 18:16 - SHAKA SENGHOR from 'A Complex Hero' (Man Enough Season 1) 28:24 - ANDY GRAMMER & LIZ PLANK and JAMEY HEATH from 'Daddy Issues' (Man Enough Season 2) 38:20 -TED and JALEN BUNCH from 'Fathering Without Conditions' (Man Enough Season 2) 42:07 - LIL REL HOWERY from 'Strength In Imperfection' (Man Enough Season 1) 47:41 - Growing Up Without a Traditional Father in Your Life 48:04 - KIER GAINES from 'Becoming Your Own Role Model' (Man Enough Season 1) 54:40 - A Special Moment for Fathers Who Are Forging a Brighter Future  55:58 - RUSSEL DICKERSON from 'A New Kind of Cowboy' (Man Enough Season 1) 57:04 - EUGENIO DERBEZ from 'Breaking Through Machismo to Become Your True Self' (Man Enough Season 1) 59:30 - JAMEY HEATH from 'Healing My Broken Parts' (Man Enough Season 1) 01:00:31 - ELDRA JACKSON III from 'Human Work, Not Prison Work' (Man Enough Season 1) 01:02:30 - TONY PORTER from 'Disrupting the Power Imbalance' (Man Enough Season 1) 01:04:02 - RICHARD REEVES from 'Bridging the Gender Gap' (Man Enough Season 2) 01:05:18 - LIZ PLANK from 'Seeing Dad As Fully Human' (Man Enough Season 1) Support Man Enough Man Enough Newsletter: https://manenough.com/newsletter Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com  Follow The Hosts Justin Baldoni https://instagram.com/justinbaldoni https://www.tiktok.com/@justinbaldoni https://facebook.com/justinbaldoni https://twitter.com/justinbaldoni Text Justin: +1 (310) 845-6909 Liz Plank https://instagram.com/feministabulous https://tiktok.com/@lizplank https://facebook.com/feministabulous https://twitter.com/feministabulous http://www.elizabethplank.com/ Jamey Heath  https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_ https://tiktok.com/@jameyheath https://twitter.com/jamey_heath_ https://facebook.com/jameyjaz http://www.jameyheath.com/ SPECIAL OFFERS Beyond Meat  Try the new Beyond Sausage at a retailer near you! Thank you to Beyond Meat for supporting our show! MeUndies  Get 25% off your order plus free standard shipping by going to MeUndies.com/manenough #boys #men #masculinity #fathers #dad #fathersday #fatherhood #childhood #therapy #trauma #celebration #joy #memories #children #parents #father To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immerse yourself in the powerful life story of actor and cerebral palsy activist Jordan Walker Ross. From confronting a childhood besieged by bullying (14:18) and navigating the rocky terrains of medical uncertainty and depression (17:30), to carving out a successful career in acting (04:47), Jordan's narrative is an insightful deep-dive into his relentless journey towards self-acceptance and empowerment in the face of adversity, demonstrating the resilience of the human spirit. Jordan shares his thoughts on dating with a disability (24:04), when it's ok to use the word “disability” (21:30) and distinguishing between ignorance and curiosity (31:38) provides a rich perspective that can help break down societal prejudices. Listen in to learn how Jordan defied societal expectations, learned to embrace his "limp," and became an advocate for representation, vulnerability and change. Sign up for the Man Enough newsletter to get full video episodes and positive masculinity news every Monday: http://manenough.com/newsletter The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company. Timecodes:  03:20 When is the last time that Jordan didn't feel enough 04:47 The impact of Jordan's role on The Chosen and representation in film 09:40 Getting comfortable with your insecurities 13:15 How disability challenges masculinity  14:18 Jordan's struggles with bullying as a young boy  17:30 How disability affects relationships and vulnerability 21:30 How to respectfully refer to someone with differing abilities 24:04 Dating as a disabled man 31:38 Disability, religion, and the potential harms of praying for "healing" 35:45 How to discern between curiosity and ignorance 42:47 What does it mean to be man enough? About Jordan Walker Ross Jordan is an actor (THE CHOSEN), screenwriter and host of the podcast “What's Your Limp?” Jordan has Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis and by the age of 7, he had already undergone half a dozen major surgeries, including a full spinal fusion, and had several near death experiences. He discovered his love for acting at the age of 6 and spent the vast majority of his career being told no and having casting directors, agents, directors, etc. telling him to “lose the limp”. However, it was that very limp - the things Jordan was most insecure about - that led him to his most fulfilling and successful role yet - playing Little James on The Chosen. Now, Jordan is determined to use his platform as an actor and his podcast, What's Your Limp?, to help others learn to love their own “limps” and to use them to their advantage, rather than perceiving them as flaws or weaknesses. Guest Social Links:  Jordan Ross Instagram: @thejordanross Twitter: @TheJordanRoss Special Thanks Thank you LMNT & MeUndies for supporting our show! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/manenough to get a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Go to meundies.com/manenough for 25% off your first order + free standard shipping Support Man Enough Man Enough Newsletter: https://manenough.com/newsletter Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com  Follow The Hosts Liz Plank https://instagram.com/feministabulous https://tiktok.com/@lizplank https://facebook.com/feministabulous https://twitter.com/feministabulous http://www.elizabethplank.com/ Jamey Heath  https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_ https://tiktok.com/@jameyheath https://twitter.com/jamey_heath_ https://facebook.com/jameyjaz http://www.jameyheath.com/ Christopher Rivas: https://www.instagram.com/christopher__rivas https://twitter.com/chris__rivas https://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › brown-enough  #boys #men #masculinity #disability #disabilityawareness #mentalhealth #depression #cerebralpalsy #bullying #acting #thechosen #faith #dating #religion To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward. I'm your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  As we wrap up Season 2, Episode 28 is not just a recap but the 50th episode overall for Siempre Pa'lante. To celebrate this amazing milestone, I invited someone special whose faith and energy alone move mountains. This Afro-Latina is no stranger to uplifting the community by repping her culture and empowering the next generation of leaders.  Lah Tere is a humanitarian, organizer, activist, emcee, songstress, proud BBW, and visionary speaker for the 21st Century. That's only scratching the surface of what she brings to the table. Get ready to be inspired mi gente.  For more info on this episode and our guest, check the show notes. Remember, don't forget to rate, review, follow, like, subscribe and share. It only takes a few minutes and goes a long way in contributing to the show's growth. So sit back, relax and enjoy this season's finale. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured  IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward  Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward  FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/   Lah Tere Humanitarian, Organizer, Activist, Emcee, Songstress, Proud BBW, Visionary Speaker for the 21st Century Lah Tere site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter  Lah Tere site - https://www.lahtere.com/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/lahtere/   Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/lahterequeen/videos  FB - https://www.facebook.com/lahterequeen/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/lahtere  NOTABLE MENTIONS Dos Croquetas, Croquetas, Alec y Vicky, Creatress Sarai Mora, VR, Performance Artist, Christopher Rivas, Brown Enough, Ikigai Management, Miami, Florida, Mexico, Maui, Hawaii, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Porfirio Rubirosa, James Bond, Lah Tere, Puerto Rico, Afro-Latina, Hip-Hop, Momma's Hip-Hop Kitchen, Kathleen Adams, ARTivist, Carefront, Divine Download, Self Justice, Healing Space, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Artspace, Angie Hernandez, Suliman Onque, Sano-In, Victor Rosa, Ancestors, New York Comic-Con, Apple, Nike, She Se Puede, Si Se Puede, Mofongo, Sazón, Boricua, Social Emotional Learning, Power of Storytelling, Culture, Family, Legacy, Argentina, Guatemala, Venezuela, India, France, Pakistan, Sweden, New Zealand, Netherlands, Trinidad y Tobago, Santiago Ramones --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Content creator and motivational speaker Prince EA joins for a deeply introspective conversation about self-transformation, peace, and purpose (16:39). He discusses his personal struggles with masculinity (14:40), offers profound insights on finding inner peace and stillness in a distracting world (21:26), and discusses the power of meditation as a catalyst for action (32:20). Learn Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tips (38:53) and how to navigate the complexities of friendships while safeguarding your own peace. Join Prince EA, Jamey, Liz and guest host Christopher Rivas on an empowering journey of self-discovery and transformation. Sign up for the Man Enough newsletter to get full video episodes and positive masculinity news every Monday: http://manenough.com/newsletter The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company. Timecodes:  06:15 Welcome Prince EA 08:41 We are born enough 12:30 Seeking and finding joy within ourselves 14:40 Masculinity is a transformable energy 16:39 Shifting our symbols of success  21:26 Meditation and being alone with yourself. 25:05 Breaking free of a culture of brokenness/women stepping into their power 32:20 Meditation is only the first step, action must come next 38:53 Cognitive behavioral therapy tips & tricks 43:10 Planning/Preparing for your future self 48:20 Being man enough is recognizing that you are enough right now Quotes: "True strength is gentleness." - Prince EA "I hope everybody could become rich, famous and successful so that they would know it won't make them happy." - Prince EA "True meditation is really understanding that you are this timeless, this eternal, this ephemeral, this ineffable energy that is within all beings." - Prince EA "Our society is based off profiting on people's brokenness. It's why we buy things we don''t need to impress people we don't like." - Prince EA About Prince EA Prince EA, is an American rapper, spoken word artist, and internet personality known for his conscious hip-hop music and motivational videos. Prince EA gained popularity on YouTube for his videos that tackle social and political issues and promote positive messages about self-improvement, environmentalism, and human rights. Guest Social Links:  Prince EA Youtube: Prince EA Instagram:@prince_ea Twitter:@PrinceEa Special Thanks Thank you LMNT for supporting our show! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/manenough to get a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Support Man Enough Man Enough Newsletter: https://manenough.com/newsletter Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com  Follow The Hosts Liz Plank https://instagram.com/feministabulous https://tiktok.com/@lizplank https://facebook.com/feministabulous https://twitter.com/feministabulous http://www.elizabethplank.com/ Jamey Heath  https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_ https://tiktok.com/@jameyheath https://twitter.com/jamey_heath_ https://facebook.com/jameyjaz http://www.jameyheath.com/ Christopher Rivas: https://www.instagram.com/christopher__rivas https://twitter.com/chris__rivas https://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › brown-enough #boys #men #masculinity #motivation #mentalhealth #wellness #meditation #cbt #humanbehavior #feminism #society #joy #princeea To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward. I'm your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  In this episode, our guest ensures we are presente in every conversation. Roots in La Republica Dominicana y Colombia are not the only thing that has shaped him. 102-17 64th road in Queens, NY gave him priceless experiences with bodies of culture. A community that was and still is familia.   Whether he is acting in the latest tv sitcom, discussing his latest book Brown Enough, interviewing a guest on his show or reminding people that Porifirio Rubirosa was the real James Bond, he is creating spaces for bodies of culture too.  Please welcome, Actor, Author, Podcaster and Storyteller, Christopher Rivas. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Christopher Rivas Actor, Author, Podcaster, Storyteller  Christopher Rivas site | IMDb | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Christopher Rivas site - https://www.christopherrivas.com/  IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3656182/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/christopher__rivas/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/chris__rivas      FB - https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherWRivas  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@christopher__rivas   NOTABLE MENTIONS Christopher Rivas, Bodies of Culture, Dominican, Colombian, Brown Enough, Queens, New York, John Leguizamo, Porfirio Rubirosa, James Bond, Buddha, Sazon, Mexico City, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton, James Baldwin, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Medellin, Bogotá --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Comedians and “friendship experts'' Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo bring an insightful and hilarious conversation, tackling the modern crisis of male friendship. Learn the secret to their 30-year bond and discover tips to forge strong connections (19:52), embrace vulnerability (26:00), handle friend breakups (56:05), and diversify your circle (43:36). With less than 12% of men reporting having a close friend, there's a huge need to get better at building and sustaining meaningful connections Join us for this candid and humorous conversation on the importance of male friendship and the power of positive relationships. Sign up for the Man Enough newsletter to get full video episodes and positive masculinity news every Monday: http://manenough.com/newsletter The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company. Timecodes:  00:00 - If men aren't comfortable saying "I Love You", just say "Thank You." 07:30 - When was the last time Matt & Aaron didn't feel enough? 11:15 - How to challenge your friends without trying to change them 19:52 - Making new friends as a man 26:00 - Check in on your friends 36:25 - Is it ever okay to flirt in the gym? 43:36 - The significance of a diverse friend group 53:18 - Finding common interests with new friends  56:05 - Friendship breakups and ghosting friends 01:05:34 - Why Matt & Aaron love each other 01:11:55 - What does it mean to be man enough? About Aaron Karo & Matt Ritter  After three decades of friendship comedians Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo are friendship experts. Each year they award a gigantic Man of the Year trophy to one of their childhood friends – a tradition that has kept their crew going strong for 35 years. Matt and Aaron have an everyman approach to friendship and holding your male friends close and strengthening those relationships while encouraging them to be better humans.  Support Man of the Year Podcast On their podcast, Man of the Year, comedians and friendship experts Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo will help you make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and build lifelong social fitness. The country is currently facing a friendship recession – 15% of men report having zero close friends – and they're on a mission to change that with tips, hacks, and decades of hilarious stories. Guest Social Links:  Matt Ritter IG: @mattritter1 Twitter:@mattritter1 Aaron Karo IG: @aaronkaro Twitter: @Aaronkaro Support Man Enough Man Enough Newsletter: https://manenough.com/newsletter Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com  Follow The Hosts Liz Plank https://instagram.com/feministabulous https://tiktok.com/@lizplank https://facebook.com/feministabulous https://twitter.com/feministabulous http://www.elizabethplank.com/ Jamey Heath  https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_ https://tiktok.com/@jameyheath https://twitter.com/jamey_heath_ https://facebook.com/jameyjaz http://www.jameyheath.com/ Christopher Rivas: https://www.instagram.com/christopher__rivas https://twitter.com/chris__rivas https://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › brown-enough Special Thanks Thank you LMNT for supporting our show! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/manenough to get a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. #boys #men #masculinity #friends #bromance #relationships #manoftheyear #bff #genz #internet #irl To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the ins and outs of safe spaces with Jamey, Liz, and guest host Christopher Rivas. They discuss striking the right balance between creating communities that provide a sense of belonging, while fostering growth and resilience (2:30). How do we value diverse voices and avoid the pitfalls of echo chambers that stifle progress (00:00)? By looking at the impact of online algorithms (34:13) and the need for accountability (43:30), we encourage listeners to take an active role in building (39:52) and participating in empowering communities that foster growth and positive change.New episodes every Monday

Actor, writer, and podcaster Christopher Rivas shares part of his journey towards conscious, honest expansion in his work and life.   Episode transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/NWNxQj4Nqjp   Connect with Christopher: Website: Christopher Rivas - Author, Storyteller, Actor IG: Christopher Rivas (@christopher__rivas) • Instagram photos and videos Podcast: Brown Enough (chtbl.com) Book: Brown Enough: True Stories about Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia, and Making It in America a book by Christopher Rivas (bookshop.org)   Connect with Spanish Sin Pena: Website: Spanish Sin Pena IG: @spanishsinpena

Episode Description: Man Enough is proud to introduce Rubirosa, a podcast by Brown Enough host and Man Enough guest host, Christopher Rivas, in partnership with Stitcher.  Rubirosa is a documentary podcast produced by Stitcher and hosted by Christopher Rivas (Call Me Kat) in which Rivas explores the life of Porfirio Rubirosa, the man who inspired the character of James Bond. Besides being a Dominican diplomat, Porfirio was an international polo champion, a race-car driver, and a pilot. He was a renowned casanova, who was married five times to women including Barbara Hutton and Doris Duke. He spoke five languages and twice became the wealthiest man in the world. Rivas, a Dominican-American actor, author, and storyteller, not only offers a portrait of Porfirio's life but also investigates the whitewashing of Hollywood and considers how his childhood may have been different had more of his favorite movie heroes looked like him. The character and life of Rubirosa reveal so much about the dichotomy of masculinity across cultures and generations while Christopher Rivas and expert guests work to unravel the mysteries of a man that was so infatuating to the men and women of his time. We're sure you'll enjoy this episode as much as we did!   New episodes every Monday

Today I'm talking to Christopher Rivas  — a storyteller, actor, social commentator, podcast host, speaker and filmmaker. He's the writer behind the Brown Enough book and voice behind the Brown Enough and Rubirosa podcast. He's also the creator of "The Real James Bond... Was Dominican!" Christopher has a breadth of experience amplifying stories that matter and spark conversation, one that we unpack in this episode is his work in creating Brown Enough. He openly talks about his journey with Brownness, identity, and the struggle to be “perfectly” Latinx.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

We dive deep into the life of trailblazing trans actor and activist Brian Michael Smith, known for his portrayal of firefighter Paul Strickland on Fox's "911 Lone Star." As a strong advocate for trans representation, visibility, and education (12:25), Brian discusses his transformative journey to self-acceptance (04:14), overcoming people-pleasing (20:20), being featured in People's Sexiest Man Alive issue (03:14), and the importance of embracing change (54:01). Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a champion for trans representation, visibility, and education. New episodes every Monday

Brookings Institution scholar and author Richard Reeves tackles the issue of young men falling behind, and how to uplift them without jeopardizing women's rights. In this compelling and personal conversation, Richard delves into his book, "Of Boys and Men," revealing insights on the growing education gap, the push for men in care professions, and the quest for examples of "non-toxic" masculinity that differ from traditional femininity. Join us as we discuss redefining gender roles, fostering equality, and reevaluating the term "toxic masculinity" all together. New episodes every Monday

At one point or another in all of our no-straight-path journeys, we are bound to face setbacks, but that doesn't mean we should give up on our dreams! To continue our celebration of the one-year anniversary of No Straight Path, I share some personal anecdotes from my journey thus far and tell the story of how one setback set me up for success. After encountering a major stumbling block in the Hubspot Creators Accelerator Program, I had to take my own advice: honor your feelings, put things in perspective, normalize the setback, and move forward. To take stock of my past accomplishments, I looked back at the first six months of the podcast and not only reinvigorated my passion for storytelling, connected more deeply with friends, and made new connections with guests but also started building a community of like-minded people whose values aligned with my own. I learned so much about self-affirmation, becoming my own best teammate, reframing my attitude, and reconnecting with my ‘why' for guests like Ros Gold-Onwude, Kristin Turner, and Christopher Rivas that I knew for sure that I was on the right path. In today's episode, I share some clips from those inspiring conversations, reflect on the five steps I took toward peace and clarity, and look back on some of the 33 lessons I learned in 33 years of life, plus so much more. One year and more than 50 episodes later, I'm still finding the silver linings in the pain points and I'm ready for the next chapter, so stay tuned!  No Straight Path's One-Year Anniversary We are celebrating one year of meaningful content, connection, and storytelling. If the No Straight Path Podcast has added value to your life, please consider contributing to the Kickstarter here. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Lessons Learned After One Year of Podcasting with Ashley Menzies Babatunde Mental Toughness with Ros Gold-Onwude (Part 2) Becoming Your Best Teammate with Kristin Turner (Part 1) The Power of Storytelling with Christopher Rivas '33 Lessons for 33 Years of Life' The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram Hubspot Podcast Network Hubspot Creators Rate & Review: If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! 

Childbirth often shows mothers that they need more support and healing than they thought, especially when they face medical challenges that affect their sex lives. Natasha Heath and Jamey, her husband and our co-host, share an extremely honest conversation about their experiences and how men can show up better for their wives. Ex-professional dancer, mother and postpartum mentor Natasha is candid about having children and how that has affected her marriage. When she first began preparing for her pregnancy, she believed she had it all figured out. Soon after childbirth, she realized that movies and stories don't prepare mothers for the realities. When consistent pain and discomfort affected her life and her ability to be intimate with Jamey, their partnership and his unconditional support became more important than ever. New episodes every Monday

Actor, author and podcast host Christopher Rivas is constantly breaking the boxes society places around his identity. Today Chris shares his journey towards self confidence, education and peace as a brown man in America. Our hosts get intimate about their relationships to privilege, adolescent insecurities and actionable steps they are taking towards being a “good” person.  New episodes every Monday

Christopher Rivas sits down with Ruben to talk about the importance of showing yourself enough love so that you can take up space in this world, walk towards your dreams unapologetically, and live a life outside of the boxes society tries to put us in. He discusses how he became the successful author, podcaster, actor and storyteller he is today. It took Christopher some time to overcome the challenges he faced with his identity, and there were times that he molded himself into what others thought he should be. “At the end of the day i think we need to choose anything we're doing or someone's going to choose it for us.” - Christopher Rivas Christopher believes that choosing love does not mean always living in a fairytale. Despite doubts and challenges, Christopher never lets comparison to others or fear stop him from doing something, and he's open to changing every day. While he acknowledges that not everything he wants will come to him, he believes in staying resilient by keeping his heart open and remembering that he is enough as he is now. “You still have to learn to love yourself. No one can really teach you how to do it. You learn by seeing other people loving themselves. That's one of the things I'm doing with my son now. I cannot teach Remy how to love himself. I can show him how I love myself.” - Christopher Rivas Christopher reminds us that experiences, voices, and actions of all cultures matter. After several jobs like working as a personal trainer in Miami, studying theater in California, teaching hip-hop theater workshops overseas and returning to acting in Hollywood, he finally started disconnecting from the masks he was putting on to fit into the box Hollywood tried to put him in and embark on his own creative endeavors. In his debut book, Brown Enough, Christopher discusses more about what it means to occupy space in this world within a brown body. Despite society's binary construct, Christopher aims to normalize loving ourselves and believing we are always enough. SUBSCRIBE to Live Through Love so you never miss an episode & RATE/REVIEW it on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. About the Guest:  Christopher Rivas is a Dominican Colombian storyteller, actor, essayist, social commentator, filmmaker, author, podcast host, and speaker. Remy likes to make art that disrupts traditionally white spaces. He has been featured in The New York Times, Deadline, The Boston Globe, and Pop Culturalist. He is the host of two podcasts, Brown Enough and Rubirosa with Christopher Rivas. He is also the author of his debut book Brown Enough. Website: https://www.christopherrivas.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopher__rivas Book: https://www.christopherrivas.com/brownenough Follow Ruben on Instagram Visit his website This is an Operation Podcast production For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com 

During today's episode, we welcome our first visiting actor to the show! Christopher Rivas is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after multi-hyphenates - an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller to watch. His goal is to create art that facilitates spaces of belonging, and he is deeply motivated by his own experience of finding connection through art.  Chris believes that we are all creatives in one way or another, and shares his story of pursuing his dream. He also reveals a pivotal moment in his life where he realized that the character of James Bond is based on a Dominican man, opening up a world of opportunity in his mind through the power of representation. His experience of being told by a public speaker that his heritage left him out of the conversation about race ignited a fire within to pave the way for others like him through writing, and that is how his work Brown Enough was first conceived. In his podcast series, Rubirosa, Chris gets real about assimilation and code-switching, asking his parents significant questions about their experience and the decisions to follow. He highlights the power of sharing your story and asking bigger questions of your family as things change to facilitate freedom. He defines ‘Brown' as everything between Black and White, and finds meaning in the more expansive way of being in between. His story is sure to inspire so many listeners, especially those following a non-traditional career path. You can't afford to miss it! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Christopher Rivas Christopher Rivas on Twitter Christopher Rivas on Instagram Christopher Rivas on IMDb  Ta-Nehisi Coates The Moth Live Storytelling Events Rubirosa Brown Enough  Call Me Kat Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram Hubspot Podcast Network Rate & Review: If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! 

This week on Latino USA we feature this interview with Maria Hinojosa on the Brown Enough podcast. Cómete ese miedo —or eat your fear— is what Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa's husband told her to do when imposter syndrome sneaks up on her. But across her decades-long career, she's learned to embrace the pressure. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about how her parents' experience in the US shaped how she thinks about this country. Plus, what she hopes for the next generation of Brown journalists. Her new young adult book Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic is out now. Subscribe to Brown Enough here.

LOL'ers! Here's another one of our favorite episodes of the year! Christopher Rivas: On this episode, the LOL crew interviews actor, author, storyteller and now creator of the new Stitcher podcast, "Rubirosa with Christopher Rivas": Christopher Rivas. Christopher talks about the challenges of creating a documentary style podcast about the life of "the Dominican James Bond" Porfirio Rubirosa, his debut book "Brown Enough" which will also have its own corresponding podcast, and acting opposite Mayim Bialik in the Fox sitcom: Call Me Kat. The crew also speaks about the recent cancellation of the HBO MAX show "The Gordita Chronicles."

This week, Kevin & Anthony honor the lives of the victims of the Club Q tragedy as well as the life of a local NYC community member. Later, Kevin interviews author, actor, writer and podcaster Christopher Rivas to chat about his new book 'Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia and Making It in America'BYLATINMEN The Podcast is produced by BYLATINMedia and is sponsored by:MANSCAPED: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BYLATINMEN at Manscaped.com. Be thankful this holiday season for the best gift of all from MANSCAPED, Your Balls Will Thank You!PURE FOR MEN: Go to pureformen.com and use code BYLATIN to get a discount on their STAY READY FIBER, a men's cleanliness supplement.

Actor and author Christopher Rivas has written a lyrical, literary, and emotional new memoir: Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia, and Making It in America. He joins Jessi to talk about the complexity of identity, our cultural obsession with “fairness,” and what it's like to navigate this world in a brown body. Follow Christopher Rivas on LinkedIn and check out his memoir, podcast, and acting. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page each week for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.

Mesha @Refillingmywallet and David spend the first half catching up on everything you've missed the past few weeks. Mesha brings up selling the house--because why not? Or she wants to spend 50K on renovations! They talk about San Diego, Gifts, Voting and a book she's loving called Brown Enough by Christopher Rivas. They end discussing is it possible to stay content with your life, are you ever fully content or is it always, what's next. Mesha gets a little emotional at the end...but she'll be okay. Thanks for listening.

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk to Christopher Rivas, an actor, author, podcaster,  who recently released his book first book Brown Enough, part memoir and part social commentary, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.  We talk about storytelling, feeling enough in light of our intersectional identities, and antiblackness and anti-indigenous sentiments in our communities. If you want to hear more from Chris, check out his new podcast also called “Brown Enough”.  Links referenced: https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/a-better-way-to-worry/ About TamarindoTamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! Check out all of our upcoming events:  https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/events Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Mitzi Hernández and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Save 10% on your order of books from Latina-owned Xolo Books with the code TAMARINDO at checkout: xolobooks.com Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast we are also on TikTok @tamarindopodcast  Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228 Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

In this tale with Finnish roots, Christopher Rivas (Call Me Kat, Brown Enough) plays a sly fox who tricks a pair of bullies into reaping what they sow.

Christopher Rivas is an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller best known for his on-screen work on the Fox series, CALL ME KAT. In addition, he hosts two podcasts on SiriusXM's Stitcher: Rubirosa, a limited series about the life of Porfirio Rubirosa, and a weekly show, Brown Enough (premieres September 28, 2022). Rivas is simultaneously authoring a book, BROWN ENOUGH, that Row House Publishing is slated to release on October 11, 2022. He is a Ph.D. Candidate in Expressive Arts for Global Health & Peace Building from The European Graduate School and a Rothschild Social Impact fellow. Rivas resides in Los Angeles, CA. LINKS: IMDB: Christopher Rivas INSTAGRAM: @christopher__rivas WEBSITE: ChristopherRivas.com AMAZON: Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia, and Making It in America CREDITS: Call Me Kat Zooming The Filth New Amsterdam Adam Ruins Everything 2 Broke Girls GLOW Mi Casa Mi Casa SEAL Team Grey's Anatomy Shameless THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: TNTT ACTING MEMBERSHIP: The New Triple Threat Membership PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

Today I'm in conversation with one of the most talented and brilliant storytellers that I've ever heard, Mr. Christopher Rivas. As many of you longtime listeners know, I used to produce these inspirational variety shows called The Shine between the years of 2014 and 2019, and we did them all over the world; Los Angeles, New York, and London. And that's where I first connected with Christopher because he opened the show for us a couple of times. He's also a podcaster, and his podcast is about as unique and specific as they come. It's called Ruby Rosa. And it's an episodic show that details the legend of Porer Rub Rosa, who is set to be the Dominican diplomat and Latin lover that author Ian Fleming, allegedly based his famous 007-character on, also known as Bond, James Bond. And ever since learning this profound information in college, Christopher, who's half Dominican and half Columbian, and who had been low-key obsessed with James Bond ever since he was a kid, had this full circle moment because he discovered that the coolest, baddest spy of all time was based on somebody from his same Dominican heritage. And this led Christopher to create a one-man show called the Real James Bond was Dominican. But that's not all, Christopher also became a daily meditator in a very funny way. He basically lied to an attractive woman that he was an avid meditator because she was a meditator, and he managed to hide the fact that he actually never meditated a day in his life long enough for her to become his girlfriend.So you can imagine his surprise when she gifted for his birthday with an airline flight to a 10-day silent meditation retreat. And while it was indeed a struggle ever since that silent retreat, Christopher actually did become a daily meditator. Later he wrote a New York Times editorial called. I broke up with her because she's white and that ended up going viral.And so in this conversation, Christopher and I talk about the art of code-switching, and he shares this game that he learned from his father when he was just a child to, uh, to size people up. We talk about what famous Dominican actor inspired Christopher to create his own one-man show based on James Bond.We talked about the African American author who inadvertently motivated Christopher to pursue his mission. Of going all in on his brownness and being brown enough and how he stumbled upon the obscure article about the Real James Bond. We talked about the logistics of how one creates a one-man show and when and why Christopher slept in his car for a period of time.We talked about why his friends called him the White girl Whisperer, and how he handled hate mail from his viral New York Times editorial. We talked about why everything is a story and what are the elements of a good story and how his podcast has evolved. And as usual, our conversation was jampacked with other awesome stories and insights, and I know you're gonna get a ton of inspiration from listening to it.So without further ado, I want to introduce you to the Rebel him. . So without further ado, I want to introduce you to the storyteller himself, Mr. Christopher Rivas. 

This week on Radically Loved, Rosie speaks with Christopher Rivas about the lessons from his book, Brown Enough.What does it mean not to be part of the conventional space society has created for us? Where does it leave you if you don't have a place in this conversation? Unplugging systemic beliefs and beginning self-inquiry takes a massive amount of work. But it's the first step to taking back your worth and finding your place from this noise.This episode is brought to you by: BiOptimizers www.bioptimizers.com/radicallylovedUse Code: radicallyloved10 for 10% OFF your first purchaseRemedy+https://myremedyproducts.com Use Code: ROSIE20 Customers will save 20% on everything available on the site.OPENPromo Code: LOVEDwww.withopen.com/LOVEDEpisode Highlights[02:59] What Inspired Brown Enough[05:25] What the Process of Self-Inquiry is Like[07:44] The Most Difficult Plugs to Undo[10:22] Always Lie When Someone Asks You if You Meditate[14:59] The Role of the Beginner's Mind[16:36] Meeting People with an Open Heart[19:30] Stop Doing the Formula[23:17] Everything and Nothing at the Same Time[24:17] Brown Enough Audiobook[29:29] The Biggest Takeaway from Brown EnoughResources:Connect with Christopher Rivas:- Website: https://www.christopherrivas.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopher__rivas/ - Rubirosa Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rubirosa/id1634083998 - Brown Enough by Christopher Rivas: https://www.amazon.com/Brown-Enough-Stories-Violence-Hollywood/dp/1955905045 - Ta-Nehisi Coates's website: https://ta-nehisicoates.com/ - Insight Meditation Society: https://www.dharma.org/ - The first 10 people to tag Christopher and Rosie on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook will get a FREE COPY of Brown Enough!- Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts. - Do you have a specific topic in mind? Email us at info@radicallyloved.com. - Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!- FREE Action Guide! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!Stay updated!- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/- Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta

In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Yanely spoke with author, actor, podcast host, and storyteller Christopher Rivas - who you may know him from his role as Oscar on the FOX sitcom “Call Me Kat.” Christopher talks about what motivated him to write his new book BROWN ENOUGH, why he wants more kids and teens to learn about money, and how his identity as a half-Dominican and half-Columbian kid from Queens has shaped his work and life. He also shares excerpts from his book about student loan debt which he refers to as the Ameri-CON Dream.  

This week on Radically Loved, Rosie speaks with Christopher Rivas about the lessons from his book, Brown Enough.What does it mean not to be part of the conventional space society has created for us? Where does it leave you if you don't have a place in this conversation? Unplugging systemic beliefs and beginning self-inquiry takes a massive amount of work. But it's the first step to taking back your worth and finding your place from this noise.This episode is brought to you by: BiOptimizers www.bioptimizers.com/radicallylovedUse Code: radicallyloved10 for 10% OFF your first purchaseRemedy+https://myremedyproducts.com Use Code: ROSIE20 Customers will save 20% on everything available on the site.OPENPromo Code: LOVEDwww.withopen.com/LOVEDEpisode Highlights[02:59] What Inspired Brown Enough[05:25] What the Process of Self-Inquiry is Like[07:44] The Most Difficult Plugs to Undo[10:22] Always Lie When Someone Asks You if You Meditate[14:59] The Role of the Beginner's Mind[16:36] Meeting People with an Open Heart[19:30] Stop Doing the Formula[23:17] Everything and Nothing at the Same Time[24:17] Brown Enough Audiobook[29:29] The Biggest Takeaway from Brown EnoughResources:Connect with Christopher Rivas:- Website: https://www.christopherrivas.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopher__rivas/ - Rubirosa Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rubirosa/id1634083998 - Brown Enough by Christopher Rivas: https://www.amazon.com/Brown-Enough-Stories-Violence-Hollywood/dp/1955905045 - Ta-Nehisi Coates's website: https://ta-nehisicoates.com/ - Insight Meditation Society: https://www.dharma.org/ - The first 10 people to tag Christopher and Rosie on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook will get a FREE COPY of Brown Enough!- Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts. - Do you have a specific topic in mind? Email us at info@radicallyloved.com. - Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!- FREE Action Guide! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!Stay updated!- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/- Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta

Tiffany kicks off the episode by sneezing and coughing, Oh no! Unfortunately, Tiffany is under the weather after her fabulous company trip to New Orleans. The ladies do a quick catch up and Tiffany logs off to get some much need rest. Feel better Tiffany !After the break, we are joined by the illustrious Christopher Rivas. Christopher Rivas is quickly becoming one of the most sought after multi-hyphenates as an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He will soon release his book Brown Enough, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.Pre-Order Chris's book "Brown Enough' here!https://www.christopherrivas.com/bookWe want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany kicks off the episode by sneezing and coughing, Oh no! Unfortunately, Tiffany is under the weather after her fabulous company trip to New Orleans. The ladies do a quick catch up and Tiffany logs off to get some much need rest. Feel better Tiffany ! After the break, we are joined by the illustrious Christopher Rivas. Christopher Rivas is quickly becoming one of the most sought after multi-hyphenates as an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He will soon release his book Brown Enough, which explores what it means to be Brown in America. Pre-Order Chris's book "Brown Enough' here! https://www.christopherrivas.com/book We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Row House is on a mission to reshape the book publishing world. And its founder, Rebekah Borucki, has made it her business to welcome new authors of various backgrounds into it. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about stealing a book that changed her life, and how she infiltrated a white industry with her progressive agenda. Plus, we hear the backstory of how that led her to Chris, who has a new book out October 11th called Brown Enough. 

The new book "Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, The Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia and Making It in America," is as much a memoir as it is a deep dive into what it truly means to be Brown in America. We talk with actor and author Christopher Rivas about how the language of identity fails us, the importance of representation and how to make space for non-binary thinking. 

Christopher Rivas is a multi-talented, multi-dimensional writer, speaker, and storyteller to name just a few of his skills. He's the author of the soon-to-be published book Brown Enough and creator of the Rubirosa podcast. His work encourages us to ask deeper questions about our culture, our histories, and our relationships to the people in our lives. Today, he's the first man I've had on the Embodied podcast in two years. Christopher and I talk about how we both relate to our Brownness, how whiteness and capitalism have, intentionally or not, separated us from aspects of our cultural heritage, and how storytelling can connect us with pieces of our history we feel removed from. Christopher shares story after story with us in this episode, from humorous anecdotes about a ridiculously placed shower to heartfelt recollections of how his work allowed his father to reflect on his own assimilation into white culture.  I hope this episode encourages you to keep digging into your own healing and your ancestral history, to keep reaching out with empathy and understanding to those around you, and to learn to build your own stories that can connect you with your own individual culture and your inner self. In episode 401 we discuss: [01:19] An introduction to Christopher and his work on storytelling [08:43] How Christopher's dating life helped him to reevaluate what he'd been taught about whiteness, beauty, and culture [13:02] Defining “body of culture” and how it affects Brown people [17:31] How Christopher's father and his assimilation into white culture influenced Christopher's work [21:22] The healing effect that Christopher's storytelling work has had on his father and his ability to connect to his original culture [27:38] The craziest story about LA and inappropriately installed showers from Christopher's book  [33:32] How learning a new language can be a deeply humbling and empathic experience [40:41] How Christopher views climate and infrastructure reform as an opportunity to express empathy and care for our neighbors [44:15] How Christopher discovered the real James Bond (he was Dominican) and why he became so determined to share this story with the rest of world [51:39] Why stories like Rubirosa offer everyone, regardless of their culture, an opportunity to challenge their heroes and ask better questions about their history [59:33] Why accepting your multidimensionality and rejecting the “boxes” society places us in can open you up to new realities For full show notes and resources, head to https://untameyourself.com/podcasts/401 If you're feeling it, subscribe to the show, and leave us a review wherever you listen from. You can also keep up with show updates and community discussion on Instagram here.

The new book "Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, The Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia and Making It in America," is as much a memoir as it is a deep dive into what it truly means to be Brown in America. We talk with actor and author Christopher Rivas about how the language of identity fails us, the importance of representation and how to make space for non-binary thinking. 

Comete ese miedo -- or eat your fear -- is what Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa's husband told her to do when imposter syndrome sneaks up on her. But across her decades long career, she's learned to embrace the pressure. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about how her parents' experience in the US shaped how she thinks about this country. Plus, what she hopes for the next generation of Brown journalists. Her new young adult book Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic is out now. 

Sad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH. 

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y'all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming's super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. Porfirio Rubirosa was a diplomat, a playboy who spoke five languages, an international polo champion, a race-car driver, a pilot, and he became the richest man in the world⁠—twice. This podcast is the true story of Rubirosa's life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. Who am I? I'm a Dominican-American, author and storyteller… and a lifelong fan of James Bond. Ever since I learned about Rubirosa and the heritage we share… I've wondered: how different might my life have been if my hero growing up looked like me? And what does Rubi's incredible and complicated life have to teach me about love, success, family, Hollywood, code-switching, white-washing, and the roller coaster of finding my true self in a world not made for Brown folks like me? To subscribe to Rubirosa, click here.

Amigues! Como siempre ya llegó el podcast que tanto extrañaban. This episode gets good! We're joined by writer, actor, author, and all around creative Christopher Rivas! We explore Brownness, creativity, and the magic of the stage. When a die-hard New Yorker and a die-hard Angeleno get together, you know it's going to get real! Listen to Rubirosa - a podcast about the story of Porfirio Rubirosa, the inspiration behind James Bond, available wherever you get your podcasts. Also, pre-order Brown Enough, Chris' upcoming book on the deconstruction, exploration, and search for belonging as a Brown body.    Also make sure to follow us on instagram at: @christopher__rivas @frutafresca.podcast @soynalgona   Lastly, make sure to review and subscribe the podcast so you get notified when a new episode drops!   Produced by Marginal Mediaworks, Inc.

Earwolf Presents Hot Doc Summer with Paul Scheer, your How Did This Get Made? and Unspooled co-host! Paul is introducing you to one of our summer audio documentaries from our Stitcher colleagues at Witness Docs. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y'all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming's super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. Porfirio Rubirosa was a diplomat, playboy who spoke five languages, an international polo champion, a race-car driver, a pilot, and he became the richest man in the world⁠—twice. This podcast is the true story of Rubirosa's life, told by Christopher Rivas, a Dominican-American, author and storyteller…AND a lifelong fan of James Bond. Listen to the first episode of Rubirosa and learn where it all began with this icon book and film character. For more audio documentary podcasts go to our Witness Doc friends here:www.witnesspodcasts.com/ Or find your usual faves at www.earwolf.com

On this episode, the LOL crew interviews actor, author, storyteller and now creator of the new Stitcher podcast, "Rubirosa with Christopher Rivas": Christopher Rivas. Christopher talks about the challenges of creating a documentary style podcast about the life of "the Dominican James Bond" Porfirio Rubirosa, his debut book "Brown Enough" which will also have its own corresponding podcast, and acting opposite Mayim Bialik in the Fox sitcom: Call Me Kat. The crew also speaks about the recent cancellation of the HBO MAX show "The Gordita Chronicles."

Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y'all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming's super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa's life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

Hi. Christopher Rivas (@LifeStyleDezine) joins Katy and Cody to talk about his new memoir "Brown Enough," the silliness of praising people like Mike Pence and Liz Cheney, and the dangerous escalation of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric on the right. Plus, about 112 Elon Musk-related things happened in the 6 hours before we recorded, so we just went ahead and created a new segment called the "Musk Minute." Check out Christopher Rivas book "Brown Enough" Get our new BILLIONAIRES ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS merch here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorenews?ref_id=9949 Please fill out our SURVEY: HTTP://kastmedia.com/survey/ We now have a MERCH STORE! Check it out here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorenews Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/some-more-news/id1364825229 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ebqegozpFt9hY2WJ7TDiA?si=5keGjCe5SxejFN1XkQlZ3w&dl_branch=1 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/even-more-news Check out Raycon's wireless earbuds. Go to HTTP://BUYRAYCON.com/somenews TODAY to get 15% off your Raycon order! Stop wasting time and start saving money when you use HTTP://Stamps.com to mail and ship. Sign up with promo code MORENEWS for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune-supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit HTTP://athleticgreens.com/morenews today.Support the show!: http://patreon.com.com/somemorenewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Hi. Christopher Rivas (@LifeStyleDezine) joins Katy and Cody to talk about his new memoir "Brown Enough," the silliness of praising people like Mike Pence and Liz Cheney, and the dangerous escalation of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric on the right. Plus, about 112 Elon Musk-related things happened in the 6 hours before we recorded, so we just went ahead and created a new segment called the "Musk Minute." Check out Christopher Rivas book "Brown Enough"  Get our new BILLIONAIRES ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS merch here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorenews?ref_id=9949 Please fill out our SURVEY: HTTP://kastmedia.com/survey/ We now have a MERCH STORE! Check it out here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorenews Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/some-more-news/id1364825229 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ebqegozpFt9hY2WJ7TDiA?si=5keGjCe5SxejFN1XkQlZ3w&dl_branch=1 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/even-more-news Check out Raycon's wireless earbuds. Go to HTTP://BUYRAYCON.com/somenews TODAY to get 15% off your Raycon order! Stop wasting time and start saving money when you use HTTP://Stamps.com to mail and ship. Sign up with promo code MORENEWS for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune-supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit HTTP://athleticgreens.com/morenews today. Support the show!: http://patreon.com.com/somemorenews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 4: A Tale of Two Rivers is a journalistic reflection on some of the ways that immigration and food insecurity are enmeshed. Written and narrated by Dan Froot, with Natalie Camunas, Christopher Rivas, Donna Simone Johnson, Theo Bampamirubusa, and Patrick Mulengwa. Music by Robert Een and Gary Bartz.

This is an audio drama podcast episode about the making of a podcast episode: "Cedar Rapids" is based on the oral history of a family living in that Eastern Iowa city. The family arrived there in 2006, after escaping civil strife in Burundi in the mid-1990s, and then spending eleven years in a Tanzanian refugee camp. The play explores what happens when a privileged, well-intentioned podcast host appropriates and manipulates his guests' narratives in order to, in his mind, make a positive impact. Though food insecurity may seem incidental in this story, the play intends to subtly illuminate connections between immigration and food insecurity.  Featuring Dan Froot, Natalie Camunas, Christopher Rivas, and Donna Simone Johnson. Music by Robert Een.

Being an artist is hard but the process of making is beautiful. Join actor, writer, filmmaker and podcast host, Christopher Rivas, on this week's episode. christopherrivasstorytelling.com christopherrivas.comInstaAdult language is used in this episode. Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my artwork on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArt and recent pet portraits @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show

Christopher Rivas shares how his personal practices and ability to observe the world around him keep him inspired.  He shares his perspectives and life experiences that have helped him create his upcoming book, Brown Enough, and how important it's been for Christopher to meet himself where he is at, in any given moment. As a creator, Christopher talks about the importance of safety and feeling safe in order to create, and why storytelling and community are so important. -----Christopher Rivas on Instagram: @christopher__rivaswww.christopherrivasstorytelling.com  Row House Publishing: www.rowhousepublishing.comShout Out: @bexlife Row House Publishing on Instagram: @rowhousepubPodcast Transcriptions Available: www.rowhousepublishing.com/podcast ​​Learn more about Row House Publishing and our mission to Raise the Volume on Voices That Matter™: http://rowhousepublishing.com Original Book Stoop theme: anonymousCover art: Danielle Pioli (https://www.daniellepioli.com)

Christopher Rivas is an incredible storyteller in any medium, and in this episode, he talks about the climate crisis and the beauty of this world, Porfirio Rubirosa (inspiration for James Bond) and just how vital it is to see people who look like you in stories that inspire you, and the power of telling stories from the heart. Geva's company manager Angela Giuseppetti co-hosts.

Hi. In today's episode, we're discussing forever wars, never-ending police violence, and vaccines. Wow, you guys, it's a lot.    Get an extra 3 months of Express VPN here -  Expressvpn.com/morenews   We now have a MERCH STORE! Check it out here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorenews   Support SOME MORE NEWS: http://www.patreon.com/SomeMoreNews   Follow us on social Media!   YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/ybfx89rh   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SomeMoreNews   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SomeMoreNews/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomeMoreNews/

Episode 91 | The Power of Storytelling, Disruption, and Rest with Christopher Rivas, Storyteller, Actor, Essayist Website: Christopherrivasstorytelling.com Instagram: @christopher__rivas Christopher Rivas is an award-winning storyteller, actor, essayist with work on platforms such as The New York Times, Modern Love, SwipeLife, Level and Medium. He is also Rothschild social impact fellow, filmmaker, speaker, disruptor, and creator of “The Real James Bond… Was Dominican!” His mission is to create and share stories that propel society forward and move humanity beyond where we thought we could be moved, by challenging assumptions, sparking dialogue, and demanding conversation. Above all, Christopher believe in this power of telling ones own story as an essential tool for healing, communication, gaining freedom and radical loving transformation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themindfulrebel/support

A statement from Christopher: “This piece was created a couple days ago during the Global Pandemic and quarantine day number 3.457.... This image of The Rim of The Wound came to me during a mediation. This time at home has been a time to really see myself and heal and not distract myself from that healing. As the piece says ‘Place me at the rim of the wound. The tender holy space. The space where it meets health and possibility and begins to heal. A trembling space that meets, sees, needs, and must bring everything into harmony: rock, story, myth, spirit, death, disease, fear, water, fire. Purifying and integrating itself with everything. Eventually becoming flesh, becoming one.' We are all - ALL - experiencing something completely unique and powerful and it is a vital time to reimagine what is healing and what is normal and how do we integrate as we move forth into a new world.” Christopher Rivas is a Rothschild Social Impact fellow. He's a two-time Moth winner, published writer (NYT's Modern Love, SwipeLife, Level), actor (GLOW, Grey's Anatomy, For the People, SEAL Team, Shameless, Rizzoli & Isles, 2 Broke Girls, Rosewood), educator and speaker. His mission is to create and share powerful stories that move us forward, blend boundaries, and encourage dialogue. As a speaker and facilitator, he has worked with organizations all over the world using the power of storytelling to craft messages that inspire and set us free. He's developed storytelling workshops for The WWE, United Nations High Commission for Refugees, Safe Place for Youth, LAMP on Skid Row, The Museum of Broken Relationships, The Skirball Cultural Center, UCLA, CalArts, Upworthy, and SoulPancake to name a few. He's also currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Expressive Arts for Global Health & Peace Building from The European Graduate School. Find more of Christopher:  Instagram: @christopher__rivas https://www.christopherrivasstorytelling.com   https://christopherrivas.com  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created during a time of quarantine in the global Coronavirus pandemic, A Moment Of Your Time's mission is to provide a space for expression, collaboration, community and solidarity. In this time of isolation, we may have to be apart but let's create together.  Created by CurtCo Media Concept by Jenny Curtis Theme music by Chris Porte See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundred to One is a new project by 4th Street Bridge. The odds mean that one event is a hundred times more likely than another. This is a podcast about overcoming some of life’s biggest obstacles, creating the improbable, and persisting - despite the odds.Get to know some of the most tenacious, innovative and creative individuals - playwrights, activists, influencers, and business owners as Christopher cultivates honest and open conversations about tenacity, hope, and joy.Subscribe Today!Listen to the Bossy Bonitas podcastFollow @candicercruz @lesliemambriz @bossybonitas @christopher__rivasMentioned in this Episode: Enneagram Personality TestSubscribe to Hundred to One:iTunesSpotifyA production of 4th Street Bridge

A single mom, her elderly uncle and her nine children teeter on the edge of losing the home that has been in their family for seventy years. From Curious Audio, this immersive audio drama is the first of a 2-part look into the struggle of a real-life family. Starring: Natalie Camunas, Cristina Fernandez, Donna Simone Johnson, and Christopher Rivas. Music by Robert Een. Written and directed by Dan Froot. Episode 2 drops on Monday August 12. https://www.pangpodcast.com

From Curious Audio, Pang! is a series of immersive audio dramas based on the oral histories of families around the country who are hungering for change. Starring: Natalie Camunas, Cristina Fernandez, Donna Simone Johnson, and Christopher Rivas. Music by Robert Een. Written and directed by Dan Froot.  pangpodcast.com

Christopher Rivas talks about interracial relationships. Find out why people stay in unhappy relationships. Easter coincides with "High Spring."

Books Mentioned: Your Healing is Killing Me by Virginia Grise Cane by Jean Toomer Film and Television Mentioned: I Am Not a Witch The Handmaiden Peaky Blinders Westworld The Office Kiss Me First Chewing Gum Follow Aleshea on Twitter @aharris1361 bagofbeans.net Follow Christopher on Instagram @christopher__rivas christopherrivas.com Subscribe to Hundred to One: iTunes Spotify Stitcher A production of 4th Street Bridge

Plan A has followed the tumultuous path of the latest NPR Invisibilia episode that explores the science of racial biases and prejudices in attraction, especially from an Asian woman's point of view. From the onset, certain Asian Americans tried to suppress the episode. Thankfully, the episode has come out and is one of the most honest and thought-provoking discussions of a topic that's become increasingly difficult to ignore (and not just for Asian Americans). Jess, Diana, Teen, Oxford, and Ray (returning guest from the Brooklyn Hammer Homicides episode) discuss the episode in depth. Note: Jess and Oxford were among the many consulted to help out with the Invisibilia episode and they are proud of have been a part of it. Intro/Outro Music: "The Encounter ft. Kems" by Rancido Intro Voice Track: NPR Invisibilia's "A Very Offensive Rom-Com" TWITTER: Jess (@cogitatotomato) Diana (@discoveryduck) Teen (@mont_jiang) Oxford (@oxford_kondo) Ray (@raydeng) REFERENCED RESOURCES: NPR Invisibilia's episode on racial attraction: https://www.npr.org//2019/04/04/709948132/a-very-offensive-rom-com Mark Tseng-Putterman's tweet trying to stop NPR Invisibilia from making this episode: i.imgur.com/lhOkrMP.jpg "I Broke Up With Her Because She's White" by Christopher Rivas: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/style/modern-love-race-i-broke-up-with-her-because-shes-white.html "I’m An Asian Woman Engaged To A White Man And, Honestly, I’m Struggling With That" by Tria Chang: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/unlearning-asian-fetish_n_5c547bb1e4b09293b203b7ed SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com

Christopher Rivas is an award-winning storyteller, Rothschild fellow for social entrepreneurship, two-time Moth winner, actor (as seen in Grey's Anatomy, Shameless, Rizzoli & Isles, 2 Broke Girls, Rosewood, and more), social activist, published writer, coach, speaker, and educator. His mission is to create and share stories that propel society forward and move humanity beyond where we thought we could be moved; by challenging assumptions, sparking dialogue, and demanding conversation. Let me know what you think about this episode on social media! You can follow Candy Nairovy at: Website: https://www.candynairovy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candysantana__/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candyn.santana/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CandyNairovy Candy Nairovy's Book - The Manifester's Journey https://www.candynairovy.com/the-manifester-s-journey

Christopher Rivas and I talk about the process of allow ourselves to feel. While it's amazing to scroll through a million positive and empowering memes, where is the room for the rest of it? The days that we feel like we need to be empathized with. Christopher wonders if, "we're drowning in positivity?" As we're writing down our goals for this new year, let's leave room to check in with ourselves.      Follow us on Instagram: @christopher_rivas @latinxontherise  

 Originally Aired Live on Left of Str8 Network on Blog Talk Radio. January 17, 2019 Speaking with Christopher Rivas is a breath of fresh awareness. He is a 2018 Ariane De Rothschild Social Entrepreneurship fellow. He's a two-time Moth winner,  published writer, actor (GLOW, Grey's Anatomy, For The People, SEAL Team, Shameless, Rizzoli & Isles, 2 Broke Girls, Rosewood).  As a speaker and … https://theshekcheck.blubrry.net/episode-18-special-guest-christopher-rivas/ (Continue reading Episode 18: Special Guest Christopher Rivas →)

Master storyteller, Christopher Rivas, shares his perspective on where we are and how we can move forward as a community. [explicit language]

Who was the liar? Zachary Foster, Tamra Brown, or Christopher Rivas? Want to support Two Truths and a Lie and find out who the liar is sooner? Become a patron!

Michelle and Nima discuss Dreams, Disappointment and giving up. Aron Kader Raised in a typical political Mormon/Palestinian family from Utah and Washington DC Aron moved to LA to pursue a life in the arts. He has been seen and heard in many national publications and news shows for being one of the first Arab Americans on television doing stand-up comedy. He does a lot of political satire and can be considered smart because he understands the middle-east and even read a book or two. He tours N.America & the middle-east often as well as hotel ballrooms where he gets paid to entertain various Arab organizations in a blazer.  Twitter: @aronkader Julia Pels is an LA based stand up comedian, storyteller, producer & LGBTQ activist. She was recently featured in WhoHaHa as one of the TOP 35 LGBTQ creators in the nation. Instagram/Twitter: @Queercomedian Christopher Rivas is a 2018 Rothschild fellow, an award-winning storyteller, published writer, social entrepreneur, film/television and theater actor. Chris’s artistic mission is to create and share powerful stories that move us forward, blend boundaries, and encourage dialogue. As a storyteller, he has developed and facilitated storytelling workshops for The WWE, Upworthy, United Nations High Commission for Refugees, Hollywood Heart Foundation, SoulPancake, Safe Place for Youth, Museum of Broken Relationships, CalArts, UCLA, and many more. Born and raised in NYC. A proud graduate of CalArts and currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Expressive Arts for Global Health & Peace Building from The European Graduate School. Twitter: @lifestyledezine Instagram: @christopher__rivas   www.breakerbroken.com  

Three people finding themselves standing too close to the edge. Zachary Foster tries to get cool by hosting the party of the year. Tamra Brown goes into the wilderness with a bunch of Trump supporters. And Christopher Rivas finds salvation in a garage and a 5-year-old Buddha.   Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!

This week I talked with Christopher Rivas about his obsession with storytelling, our shared distaste for social media in the context of it being more necessary than ever to curate a "personal brand," and why he stayed in Windsor Castle this summer.  The LA Times once wrote about Chris, "Christopher Rivas radiates a kind of organic manliness and decay; this confident joyfulness that says so much about the nature of war and the meaning of life. "  If that isn't badass, I don't know what is. Enjoy.

Join host Christine Blackburn and expert judges Kelly Carlin, Matt Oswalt and Peter Mehlman for a fast and funny game of Story Smash The Storytelling Gameshow! Contestants spin the Wheel of Stories and tell a true, 1, 2 or 3 minute story on whatever topic they land on. Contestants include master storytellers- Paul Shirley, Melanie Maras, Margot Leitman, Christopher Rivas and Christina Anthony! Recorded on April 22nd 2018. And here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. If you're using an Android, just hit Google Podcasts. You can also listen on Stitcher or Spotify. Please subscribe and join the Story Worthy Facebook page! We'd love to hear from you on our survey at wondery.com/survey. Plus, when you go to the website storyworthypodcast.com you'll also find special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Warby Parker, Dagne Dover, Nectar Sleep Mattress, FabFitFun, ZipRecruiter, Sustain Natural, Hello Fresh, ThirdLove, Casper Mattress, LeTote, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! Oh, and make it a Story Worthy Day!Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Join host Christine Blackburn and expert judges Kelly Carlin, Matt Oswalt and Peter Mehlman for a fast and funny game of Story Smash The Storytelling Gameshow! Contestants spin the Wheel of Stories and tell a true, 1, 2 or 3 minute story on whatever topic they land on. Contestants include master storytellers- Paul Shirley, Melanie Maras, Margot Leitman, Christopher Rivas and Christina Anthony! Recorded on April 22nd 2018. And here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. If you're using an Android, just hit Google Podcasts. You can also listen on Stitcher or Spotify. Please subscribe and join the Story Worthy Facebook page! We’d love to hear from you on our survey at wondery.com/survey. Plus, when you go to the website storyworthypodcast.com you’ll also find special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Warby Parker, Dagne Dover, Nectar Sleep Mattress, FabFitFun, ZipRecruiter, Sustain Natural, Hello Fresh, ThirdLove, Casper Mattress, LeTote, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys! Oh, and make it a Story Worthy Day!

Actor/Storyteller Christopher Rivas (Grey's Anatomy) learned to steal at a very young age. He was good at it...too good... And oblivious to it's consequences until, as an adult, he had to make a choice. Listen to this incredible story right now, on Story Worthy! And here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, please do! And feel free to follow me on Twitter and check out the Story Worthy website! You'll also find special deals courtesy of our sponsors like LegacyBox.com, BarkBox.com, TrueReligion.com, Beach Body on Demand, FabFitFun, ZipRecuriter, (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! And please fill out this SHORT survey at wondery.com/survey! Oh, and make it a Story Worthy Day!Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Actor/Storyteller Christopher Rivas (Grey’s Anatomy) learned to steal at a very young age. He was good at it...too good... And oblivious to it’s consequences until, as an adult, he had to make a choice. Listen to this incredible story right now, on Story Worthy! And here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, please do! And feel free to follow me on Twitter and check out the Story Worthy website! You’ll also find special deals courtesy of our sponsors like LegacyBox.com, BarkBox.com, TrueReligion.com, Beach Body on Demand, FabFitFun, ZipRecuriter, (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys! And please fill out this SHORT survey at wondery.com/survey! Oh, and make it a Story Worthy Day!